william golding

By maiathomas

  • Born In Cornwall, England

    Born In Cornwall, England
    William Golding was born September 19, 1911, in Saint Columb Minor, Cornwall, England.

  • published 1st book ''Poems''

    published 1st book ''Poems''
    In 1934, a year before he graduated, William published his first work, a book of poetry aptly entitled Poems. The collection was largely overlooked by critics.

  • Started Teaching

    Started Teaching
    In 1935 Golding took a position teaching English and philosophy at Bishop Wordsworth’s School in Salisbury.

  • joined navy

    joined navy
    n 1940 fought in the royal navy

  • Left The royal navy to fight in WWII

    Left The royal navy to fight in WWII
    n 1940 Golding temporarily abandoned the profession to join the Royal Navy and fight in World War II.

  • Went Back To Teaching

    Went Back To Teaching
    In 1945, after World War II had ended, Golding went back to teaching and writing.

  • published lord of the flies

    published lord of the flies
    In 1954 he published his first novel, Lord of the Flies.

  • won nobel prize

    won nobel prize
    In 1983, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.

  • created Lord Of The Flies film

    created Lord Of The Flies film

  • Died

    Died
    On June 19, 1993, he died in Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England.